3rd June 2017, 13:25
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Isle of Man, G.B.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Farmer John
When George's Grandmamma was told
That George had been as good as gold,
She promised in the afternoon
To buy him an Immense BALLOON.
And so she did; but when it came,
It got into the candle flame,
And being of a dangerous sort
Exploded with a loud report!
This, Sir William, follows on from your escapades ashore.
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I don't think this one can be down to Sir William - we would have seen the split and tattered edges. Rather worse than a lump behind the ear.
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David V
Lord Finchley tried to mend the electric light
Himself. It struck him dead and serve him right
It is the duty of the wealthy man
To give employment to the artisan
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